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Ardley Family History

Ardley Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Ardleigh (Essex) or perhaps from Ardeley in Hertfordshire or Ardley in Oxfordshire.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ardley family from?

You can see how Ardley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ardley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ardley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 9 Ardley families living in British Columbia. This was about 31% of all the recorded Ardley's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Ardley families in 1911.
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What did your Ardley ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Civil Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Ardley. 100% of Ardley men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ardley women worked as a Civil Servant.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Civil Servant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Ardley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ardley census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 800 immigration records available for the last name Ardley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 501 military records available for the last name Ardley. For the veterans among your Ardley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ardley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ardley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ardley in 1963 was 74, and 30 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ardley ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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